Job Detail

Operation Manager

Location: Eco Business Park, Senai, Johor

Salary Range: RM 13,000.00 – RM 16,000.00 per month

Working Hours: Monday – Friday (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

Benefits & Allowances: 13th Month Salary (Dec) | Petrol Allowance RM 3,000 | Mobile Allowance RM 100 | Food Allowance RM 10/day | Medical Allowance RM 50 | 12 Days Annual Leave | 13 Days Public Holidays

Job Scope & Responsibilities

1. Operational Leadership & Strategy

• Take full ownership and responsibility for the operation team within the new manufacturing facility.

• Lead all plant operations in terms of efficiency, reliability, and culture, ensuring output meets top-tier efficiency and quality standards.

• Form, lead, and develop a highly qualified and motivated team of professionals, encouraging cross-departmental collaboration and building bridges across Asian facilities.

• Define necessary skills and identify training needs for departmental employees to support their professional growth.

2. Plant, Maintenance & Quality Management

• Oversee end-to-end plant operations, including manufacturing, quality control and assurance, maintenance, warehousing, and logistics.

• Implement and maintain the corporate Quality Assurance System (including relevant Quality Systems e.g., ISO) and ensure compliance with customer-specific and automotive standards.

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement adequate modern manufacturing technologies.

• Monitor production to resolve operational, maintenance, and quality issues promptly; approve maintenance works and equipment procurement.

3. Supply Chain & Financial Management

• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including technical procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and shipment.

• Manage supply chain vendor selection and maintain agreed inventory levels.

• Take responsibility for departmental financial results, estimating costs, managing operational budgets, and preparing financial forecasts.

• Define and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), operational performance, and efficiency gains directly to upper management.

4. Production Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate production schedules and planning to assure the delivery of the right products at the right time, while optimizing material, labor, and time costs.

• Identify, initiate, and manage continuous improvement programs (LEAN, Kaizen).

• Framework and manage activities related to employee improvement proposals for products and processes, reporting results to management.

5. Compliance & Safety Culture

• Ensure plant operations strictly adhere to local laws, statutory regulations, and industry compliance requirements.

• Implement and enforce minimum corporate safety standards, local legally required safety procedures, and health precautions to foster a strong safety culture.

Requirements & Capabilities

• Education: Minimum Master’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical background.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of proven track record as a Production Manager or Operation Manager within a technical manufacturing environment (background in engineering and plastic transformation preferred).

• Technical Expertise: Technical affinity with plastic raw material transformation (extrusion process experience is a strong advantage).

• Systems & Methodologies: Proficient with Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO), automotive standards, LEAN manufacturing, and Kaizen methodologies.

• Supply Chain & Operations: Solid experience in supply chain management (procurement, warehousing, shipment), production planning/scheduling, operational financials, and KPI reporting.

• Software Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office and ERP software systems.

• Language Proficiency: Excellent command of English, with fluency in reading and speaking Chinese to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Key Attributes & Competencies:

  • Exceptional managerial, leadership, project management, and decision-making skills.

  • Strong communicator who can inspire teams, drive better results, and promote an open, trusting culture with mutual respect.

  • Result-oriented, hands-on, proactive, and assertive, showing perseverance, personal dedication, and pragmatism.

  • Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills under pressure.

• Preferred Age: Below 45 years old.

Kindly contact Ms Rachel at +6019-772 2619 for further details or send your resume to [rachel.gan@cityrecruit.com.my]

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Kindly contact Mr Edwin +6012 692 5453 or send your resume to [crcs-my-recruitment@cityrecruit.com.my]